# How to install D5 Render? ## Download and Installation The latest version can be downloaded from the [official website](https://d5render.com/), or directly by clicking the link below. > Direct download link: [**D5DeployTool**](https://usa.api.d5render.com/d5-admin/sl/Qp7bLmA2) The default installation directory for **D5 Render** is on the C drive, and user-selected custom installation directories are supported. **D5 Launcher** is not supported to change installation directory. The downloaded file is named **D5DeployTool**; double-click it to install. D5 Launcher is ticked by default and must be installed; D5 Render can be installed optionally. * **D5Launcher-windows-x.x.x.xxxx.exe:** Used for the unified management of D5 Render, potential future products, and project files. * **D5\_Render\_installer-x.xx.xx.xxxx.exe:** The D5 Render client. * **D5DeployTool-windows-x.x.x.xxxx.exe:** The installation management tool. ![D5DeployTool — D5 Render & D5 Launcher](https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/ApR7iaDxQROQBfatdJn4/af56f80e5015390a23141be1c5173e9c.png) By default, the software will download assets in the installation path, and after the installation is complete, it supports migrating assets to a custom directory in the Preferences. If you do not want to migrate assets, it is recommended to reserve a larger installation space. ## Hardware Check After the software is installed and launched for the first time, we will perform a hardware check to ensure that your hardware and system configuration are up to standard for a smooth rendering experience. ![image](https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/-MkYCL5-EOpM5NPyHBtB/-MkYHWDSg4C2h9Zn5Uw4/Screenshot%202021-09-27%20020639.png) * View [System Requirement](../../getting-started/quick-start.md#system-requirement) ## Silent Installation (CMD Installation) ### 1. Download **Installation files:** Download all files required for silent installation and place them in the same folder. * **Download link:** * Option 1: Download files together — [**D5 Deployment Kit**](https://usa.api.d5render.com/d5-admin/sl/Ht9KVeQ4) (A zip file containing D5 Launcher, D5 Render and D5DeployTool) * Option 2: Download them separately — [**D5 Launcher**](https://usa.api.d5render.com/d5-admin/sl/LsY4vDq8), [**D5 Render**](https://usa.api.d5render.com/d5-admin/sl/TO81V9bi), and [**D5DeployTool**](https://usa.api.d5render.com/d5-admin/sl/Qp7bLmA2) * **What are they for?** * **D5Launcher-windows-x.x.x.xxxx.exe:** Used for the unified management of D5 Render, potential future products, and project files. **(Required)** * **D5\_Render\_installer-x.xx.xx.xxxx.exe:** The D5 Render client. **(Required)** * **D5DeployTool-windows-x.x.x.xxxx.exe:** The installation management tool. ::: tip Note If you also need to install DCC LiveSync plugins suited to your workflow, please visit the official website to download the corresponding plugins and follow the instructions in [Section 2.4](#_2-4-example-2-install-d5-launcher-d5-render-and-dcc-livesync-plugins) to install them. ::: ![Example](https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/2y0MN16UTSO7XPhrzOBs/image.png) ### 2. Silent Installation #### 2.1 Command Line Arguments **Required Arguments** | Parameter | Task | | --- | --- | | `--agreeEula=true` | Agrees to the End User License Agreement (EULA). | | `--launcherPath="path"` | Replace `path` with the file path of `D5Launcher.exe`. | | `--renderPath="path"` | Replace `path` with the file path of `D5Render.exe`. | | `--installPath="path"` | Replace `path` with the custom installation path for D5 Render. (Note: Custom path is not supported for D5 Launcher). | **Optional Arguments** | Parameter | Task | | --- | --- | | `--pluginPath="path"` | Replace `path` with the file path of the D5 DCC LiveSync plugin installer (see [Section 2.4](#_2-4-example-2-install-d5-launcher-d5-render-and-dcc-livesync-plugins)). | | `--logDirPath="path"` | Replace `path` with the custom output path for installation logs. If not specified, the default is `%TEMP%/D5Deploy/`. | | `--isForCurrentUser=true/false` | Specifies whether to install for the current user only. Defaults to `true` if not specified. | | `--workspacePath="path"` | Replace `path` with the custom D5 Workspace path. _(The "Workspace" function supports setting the storage location for all online library assets, local library assets, custom HDR/LUT/IES files, and some temporary files.)_ If not specified, a "D5 Workspace" folder will be created by default on the drive with the most available space. During an overwrite installation, the existing workspace path will be used. | | `--configPath="path"` | Replace `path` with the file path of the `.ini` configuration file to execute the installation based on its content (see [Section 2.5](#_2-5-example-3-install-using-an-ini-configuration-file)). | #### 2.2 Start Installation 1. Run Command Prompt (cmd) as Administrator. 2. Enter the full path of the deployment tool followed by all required and optional arguments to initiate the installation (ensure all arguments are separated by spaces): `"X:...\D5DeployTool-windows-x.x.x.xxx.exe" [arguments]` ::: tip Note Replace `X:...\` with the actual directory path where you downloaded the D5 Deployment Tool in [Section 1](#_1-download), and replace `D5DeployTool-windows-x.x.x.xxx.exe` with the actual filename of the deployment tool (filenames may vary by version). ::: #### 2.3 Example 1: Install D5 Launcher and D5 Render Only Enter the following command in the Command Prompt to install D5 Launcher and D5 Render. (Replace the paths, filenames, and secret key with your actual data.) **Install D5 Launcher and D5 Render Only ↓** ```cmd "C:\D5 Deployment Kit\D5DeployTool-windows-1.1.0.0076.exe" --agreeEula="true" --launcherPath="C:\D5 Deployment Kit\D5Launcher-windows-1.1.0.0309.exe" --renderPath="C:\D5 Deployment Kit\D5_Render_installer-2.11.10.1771.exe" --installPath="C:\Program Files\D5 Render" ``` #### 2.4 Example 2: Install D5 Launcher, D5 Render, and DCC LiveSync Plugins ::: tip Note To install DCC LiveSync plugins (such as SketchUp, Revit, or Rhino plugins) simultaneously, please first download the corresponding plugin installers from the **Workflow** page on the official [D5 Render website](https://www.d5render.com/). ::: Enter the following command in the Command Prompt to install D5 Launcher, D5 Render, and the selected plugins. Multiple plugins can be installed at once. (Replace the paths, filenames, and secret key with your actual data.) **Install D5 Launcher, D5 Render, and DCC LiveSync Plugins ↓** ```cmd "C:\D5 Deployment Kit\D5DeployTool-windows-1.1.0.0076.exe" --agreeEula="true" --launcherPath="C:\D5 Deployment Kit\D5Launcher-windows-1.1.0.0309.exe" --renderPath="C:\D5 Deployment Kit\D5_Render_installer-2.11.10.1771.exe" --installPath="C:\Program Files\D5 Render" --pluginPath="C:\DCC\D5_LiveSync_Sketchup_usa_1.6.1.0020.exe" --pluginPath="C:\DCC\D5_Live_Sync_Rhino_usa_1.1.2.0005" ``` #### 2.5 Example 3: Install Using an .ini Configuration File The tool supports `.ini` configuration files, allowing you to store all parameters in a single file for deployment. **Example of config.ini ↓** ```ini [InstallConfig] agreeEula=true launcherPath="C:\\D5 Deployment Kit\\D5Launcher-windows-1.1.0.0309.exe" renderPath="C:\\D5 Deployment Kit\\D5_Render_installer-2.11.10.1771.exe" pluginPath1="C:\\DCC\\D5_LiveSync_Sketchup_usa_1.6.1.0020.exe" // Note: this key is numbered; use pluginPath1 even when installing only one plugin pluginPath2="C:\\DCC\\D5_Live_Sync_Rhino_usa_1.1.2.0005" // Note: this key is numbered logDirPath="C:\\Logs" workspacePath="C:\\D5Workspace" installPath="C:\\Program Files\\D5 Render" isForCurrentUser=false ``` Enter the following command in the Command Prompt to install using the configuration file. (Replace the path and filename with your actual data.) ::: tip Note In the **config.ini** file above, you must use two backslashes: `\\` ::: **Install Using an .ini Configuration File ↓** ```cmd "C:\D5 Deployment Kit\D5DeployTool-windows-1.1.0.0076.exe" --configPath="C:\Config\deployment.ini" ``` #### 3. Batch Installation You can use your preferred batch deployment tool to execute the mass installation using the commands described above. If you require assistance, please contact our sales team. --- ## Silent Update To upgrade, simply download the newer installer and run the silent installation command using the same installation directory as before, but omit the `-workspacePath` parameter. This will perform an in-place upgrade. [Latest D5 Render installer download link](https://usa.api.d5render.com/d5-admin/sl/TO81V9bi) ```cmd D5_Render_installer-2.x.x.xxxx.exe -silent -agreeEula -isForCurrentUser=false -installPath="E:/D5 Render" -logPath="E:/" ``` ::: tip Note Please replace `D5_Render_installer-2.x.x.xxxx.exe` with the name of the software program that corresponds to the update you downloaded. ::: --- ## Silent Uninstallation The uninstaller is located at `Uninstall.exe` under the installation directory. Run the following command: ```cmd "E:/D5 Render/Uninstall.exe" -silent -deleteUserConfig ``` ![image](https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/7TXgz9mi6KQrva4hepdj/image.png) ## Note: (1) Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate version of D5 Render (e.g., v2.9.5 or higher). (2) On Windows, backslashes `\` in command-line arguments are treated as escape characters. Handle this by enclosing file paths in double quotes and using `/` instead of `\`. For example, `"C:/Program Files/D5 Render"`. (3) If using the parameter `-isForCurrentUser=false` to install for all users, you must run the script or command as an administrator; otherwise, the installation may fail. (4) Before actual deployment, run a silent installation in a test environment to ensure it executes correctly. (5) Remember to back up user configurations and settings to avoid data loss during installation or uninstallation.